The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV brings the Eclipse name to a fully electric small SUV, with a 75-kWh battery and a manufacturer-stated 282-mile range. Mitsubishi’s latest update points to an October debut, giving shoppers another electric option alongside its Outlander plug-in hybrid.
The unusual detail is the charging setup: NACS for DC fast charging and J1772 for Level 1 and Level 2 charging. Here’s what Mitsubishi has confirmed, and which details still need an answer.
What is the 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback EV?
Mitsubishi describes the Eclipse Sportback as an electric subcompact SUV developed from the new-generation Nissan Leaf through the companies’ alliance. Its front and rear styling, lighting signatures and wheels distinguish it from its Nissan relative.
This is a new battery-electric model in Mitsubishi’s lineup. It expands the choices beyond the Outlander’s mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions, with no gasoline engine to fuel on a long trip.
Battery, range and specifications still to come
The confirmed basics are a 75-kWh lithium-ion battery and 282 miles of range, according to Mitsubishi’s September announcement. The releases reviewed do not provide a full dimension sheet, cargo measurements, motor output or drivetrain breakdown. Those are details to check when the complete specifications arrive; shared development with Nissan does not establish that every specification is identical.
How fast does it charge?
Mitsubishi says the NACS connection is standard across the lineup and provides access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. Peak DC charging capability is 150 kW, with a quoted 10–80% session taking approximately 35 minutes.
For home and other AC charging, the car uses a separate J1772 connection. Mitsubishi quotes 6.5 hours for Level 2 charging from 20% to 80%. That starts at a different battery percentage from the DC figure, so the two times should not be compared as identical charging sessions.
The practical takeaway is to match the connector to the charging job: J1772 for the AC equipment at home or a destination, NACS for compatible DC fast chargers. Actual charging speed will depend on the charger, battery temperature and other operating conditions; 150 kW is a peak capability, not a promise throughout the session.
When does it arrive, and what will it cost?
Mitsubishi’s September 1 release identifies October as the Eclipse Sportback’s debut timing. That is the latest guidance after earlier announcements described a late-summer or fall launch. A precise dealer on-sale date and U.S. pricing were not included in the releases reviewed.
Price, cabin space and final equipment will determine how persuasive this new EV is for shoppers. The stated range and charging information provide a starting point, but a buying decision should wait for the complete specification and price lists.
For Mitsubishi, the new model adds a fully electric choice to a lineup that already offers multiple forms of electrification. For buyers, the questions to bring to a dealer are straightforward: final delivered price, usable cargo room and whether the available home and road-trip chargers suit their driving.
